Malta's rating confirmed by DBRS at A(high) with stable outlook. While other economies face recessionary risks due to higher energy prices, our support policies have shielded firms and families from this shock. We will continue to make a real difference in people's lives. - RA
While maintaining public debt below 60%, we will continue to reward those who work, by improving the tapering of benefits, extend the in-work benefit, issue once again the tax refund cheques, and increase the tax exemption for pensioners who work by another 20%. - RA
Building on existing schemes, including the incentives introduced last year for UCA and vacant properties, from this year those who get a home loan to purchase their first property will be given €10,000 over ten years to help with their loan repayments. - RA
Carers need all the support we can give. The carers grant will rise from €500 to €4500, they will get better entitlement to social security benefits, tax credits when they spend money on therapies for their children and the introduction of personal assistants. – RA
Over two years, this administration will have spent one billion euro to guarantee stable energy and fuel prices for families and businesses, halving potential inflation and saving the average family about €2,000 per year. - RA
Going forward whenever inflation exceeds normal rates, lower income earners will be benefitting from an income boost of at least €100 on top of COLA, with the amount increasing according to their particular circumstances. - RA
Pensioners will benefit from the largest ever increase, leaving them better off by at least €650, with many on the lowest pensions, such as widows, benefitting around €830. - RA
Last June the unemployment rate fell to 3% - the lowest in our nation’s history, and a tenth better than it was in January 2020. This administration will continue to strive for prosperity with a purpose. - RA
#Malta’s removal from the FATF greylist is a testament to our political resolve & commitment to deliver reform. We worked hard to address the recommended actions in such a short period. I thank all the local institutions, stakeholders & intl partners for their support. - RA
Honoured to see #Malta elected with a strong vote in the #UNSC. Serving on the Council of @UN provides Malta a significant opportunity to contribute to the maintenance of global peace and security. - RA
Laqgħa tal-Ministri għas-#Saħħa Ewropej dwar l-#Omicron, l-importanza tal-booster u l-aċċess għall-mediċini ġodda għaċ-ċittadini Ewropej kollha #EPSCO@SI2021EU@SKyriakidesEU
Doorstep by @chrisfearne, Deputy PM, Minister of Health of #Malta, at today's Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (#Health), in Brussels.
"It is a very important Council today which will form the basis of a future #HealthUnion"
https://t.co/OcowmkX8ib
Today we launch “Malta li rridu għal uliedna”, our vision to build a more #dynamic, #sustainable and #fairer Malta 🇲🇹 A vision based on the feedback of an unprecedented consultation process which has revealed what nation we aspire to leave as a legacy to our children. – RA
Mil-lum bdejna nagħtu l-#booster tal-vaċċin tal-Covid lil persuni li għandhom 'il fuq minn 70 sena. Meta tirċievi l-appuntament, ħu l-booster #bSaħħitnaFlimkien
Following this morning’s biweekly meeting with SPH Prof Gauci, I will be announcing changes to #Malta travel restrictions - including quarantine protocols - to the press tomorrow.
Glad to see that MUMN are suspending industrial actions at Primary #Health Care: dialogue is always better then confrontation and ensures continued patient care and safety.
70% of #Malta and #Gozo’s adult population now FULLY #Vaccinated.
(81% at least first dose; 650,000 total doses given) #takethejab https://t.co/xDyYSLM0tY